An app that simulates a real monitor
Can you imagine a mobile app that lets you explore the basic principles of electrocardiography, the technical aspects of taking an electrocardiogram, basic interpretation, and arrhythmias? “ECG for Nursing” was created for this purpose—an app where users can explore the content independently, select topics of interest, and mark them as favorites for quicker access later. […]
Science, City, and Nature: How the Health and Society Chair at UIS Is Moving Forward
In August, the Health and Society Chair at UIS held four sessions that brought together science, innovation, and well-being from an interdisciplinary perspective. Dr. Lina María Vera Cala led the first three sessions, and Dr. Leidy Johanna Rueda Díaz led the fourth. The inaugural session, “Science and Health as Drivers of Social Transformation,” began with […]
New “ECG for Nurses” Update Available on Google Play
A refreshed experience for learning, practicing, and strengthening your knowledge of electrocardiography The “ECG for Nurses” mobile app introduces its new update, version 1.6.0, with significant improvements in performance, navigation, and the learning experience. What’s new in this version? Global search: to quickly find the 33 learning topics and 15 arrhythmias. Pick up where you […]
Alumni of the School of Health, this reunion is for you!
It’s time to reconnect, share experiences, reflect on our history, and continue strengthening the bonds that unite us as the UIS community. 🤝 ✨ 2026 Alumni Reunion – School of Health A chance to reconnect, celebrate our achievements, and continue building the future of our School together. 📅 Registration is now open! 👉 Sign up […]
A historic moment for healthcare in Santander. ESE HUS was recognized as a “University Hospital”
The Industrial University of Santander has good news for the department. Its primary clinical training site for students in the School of Health has achieved one of the most important recognitions in the areas of quality of care, teaching, and research. Through Agreement No. 012 of July 22, 2026, the Intersectoral Commission for Human Resources […]
Salud UIS Maintains Its Category B Ranking in Publindex 2026
The journal Salud UIS maintains its Category B ranking in the preliminary results of the Call for Classification and Recognition of National Scientific Journals—Publindex 2026, a recognition that reaffirms the quality, relevance, and impact of its editorial work in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. This significant achievement is the result of the commitment and coordinated […]
UIS Nursing Program Reaffirms Its Excellence: Second Place Nationally in Saber PRO and Leadership in Critical Reading
The Industrial University of Santander continues to establish itself as a national leader in the training of healthcare professionals. This time, the Nursing program ranked second in Colombia in the 2025 Saber PRO exams, placing it among the best in the country with an overall score of 174. The result is even more significant when […]
HUS, Closer to Official Recognition as a University Hospital
Historical Context In 2005, the Santander University Hospital (HUS) was established by departmental ordinance as a public institution under departmental jurisdiction and the main hub of the network providing medium- and high-complexity health services in northeastern Colombia. Since its creation 21 years ago, the HUS has remained steadfast in its goal of achieving recognition as […]
The School of Health Sciences will host the 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences
“The 5th International Conference on Health and Life Sciences: Ideas That Integrate, Innovation That Transforms, Impact That Endures” is an academic forum dedicated to the sharing, analysis, and integration of knowledge, experiences, and initiatives related to research, technological development, innovation, and the implementation of solutions in the field of health. The event responds to the […]
The UIS approved the creation of a Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences
In a key step toward strengthening scientific research in the region, the UIS Academic Council approved the creation of the Doctorate in Health and Life Sciences, an academic initiative that brings together the efforts of the five schools within the Faculty of Health. The director of the School of Microbiology, Mayra Alejandra Machuca Pérez, emphasized […]